Canada

This group addresses GRC issues as they arise within Canada and affect Canadian multi-national organizations. Participation is welcome both from individuals based in Canada and those who have some responsibility for or oversight of such operations, as well as Canadian government agencies.

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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat: Policy on Internal Audit (2009) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed

This policy takes effect on July 1, 2009. It replaces the Treasury Board Policy on Internal Audit, dated April 1, 2006.

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Canada: Do You Have a Records Management and Retention Policy For Your Pension Plan? (2010) resource Articles OCEG Reviewed

Introduction: The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) issued a policy on the management and retention of pension plan records on July 9, 2010. The FSCO policy strongly recommends that all administrators make it a priority to establish a formal and comprehensive written pension plan records management and retention policy.

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Chartered Accountants of Canada - Canadian Standards in Transition: IFRSs in Canada resource Organizations & Associations OCEG Reviewed

Introduction: Following extensive consultation with stakeholders, the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) is adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as Canadian GAAP for publicly accountable enterprises (PAEs). The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) is requiring government business enterprises (GBEs) to adopt IFRSs.

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Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO): Pensions resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed

Every employer who establishes an employment pension plan that is subject to the Pension Benefits Act must submit the pension plan to FSCO for registration. Employment pension plans provide an important source of retirement income for employees and their families. FSCO ensures that they comply with the standards set out in the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) and regulations.

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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Internal Audit Web Site resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed

Internal audit is a professional appraisal function that operates independently of line management, providing an objective assessment of practices and activities and contributing to accountability and transparency. Internal audit provides deputy heads with assurance as to the design and operation of the governance, risk management, and control processes in their organizations.

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FINTRAC: Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, or FINTRAC, is Canada's financial intelligence unit, a specialized agency created to collect, analyze and disclose financial information and intelligence on suspected money laundering and terrorist activities financing .

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Canada Business: Services for Entrepreneurs resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed

Canada Business promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, and provides assistance through an organized network of service centres across Canada. There is a centre in each province and territory working with partners in many communities across their region, providing you with numerous service access points.

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Canada, Office of the Privacy Commissioner resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed

The mandate of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)is overseeing compliance with both the Privacy Act, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies, and the Personal Infor

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CICA's IFRS Transition Resources resource Organizations & Associations

About CICA: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government.

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Canada, Preparing and Using Results-based Management and Accountability Frameworks (2010) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed

This Guide replaces the "Guide for the Development of Results-based Management and Accountability Frameworks" (August 2001). It is the result of lessons that the Centre of Excellence for Evaluation (CEE) has learned in working with departments to develop, review and approve Results-based Management and Accountability Frameworks (RMAFs).

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GRC Technology Solutions Guide v. 2.1 resource Guides  OCEG Reviewed
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The GRC Technology Solutions Guide  identifies and defines categories of  technology  that have a role in supporting the GRC system and specifically the Elements of the GRC Capability Model™. The Guide categorizes these Technology Categories by:

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